Medical Surgical Unit Charge Nurse RN

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits valuable resources ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship development and leadership programs...and more!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of general medicine Look no further! On 6G our staff are recognized as experts in the broadest of specialties general medicine. Working on 6G you will hone your skills working with peritoneal dialysis accessing ports and administering chemotherapy.

• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Populations/Typical Diagnoses: cystic fibrosis arrythmias immunocompromised patients kidney failure infections paralysis diabetes heart failure hypertension and stroke
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4

On 6G we pride ourselves in fostering a compassionate and highly collaborative environment that empowers nurses. Come join the 6G team!

RN Clinician Charge Plans coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

1. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
2. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission vision and values of the department.
3. Adept at creative problem-solving negotiating conflict and collaborating with others.
4. Demonstrates insight judgment and clinically sound risk-taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
5. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
6. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.
7. Completes employee conference risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
8. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
9. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
10. Role models time management skills through example.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.

Licensure:

• A valid unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certification:

1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty PL N:
4. Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
5. Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
6. Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488 completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: MSN or DNP

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers typing reading writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.